Monday Music News

Following up their recent Grammy win, Bon Iver just released a new video for their latest single, “Towers.” Once again, frontman Justin Vernon worked with Nabil Elderkin, who also directed Bon Iver’s Icelanderiffic “Holocene” video. Check out the new video now:

Speaking of Iceland, the country’s premier music festival, Iceland Airwaves, has announced the first ten artists of its 2012. Among them are several artists already featured on KEXP: Sóley, Prinspóló, and Samaris.

Beck just asserted himself as a Kanye of the rock realm – he designed a pair of sunglasses. Not saying Kanye designed a pair himself, it just sounds like something he would do. It took two years to design the glasses and they’re now on sale for $595 here. Maybe Sasquatch should bundle them with their four-day passes.

Great news! The Walkmen have finished their new album (recorded right here in the Northwest!). Here is a tweet from the band: “Cant believe the album is done. Looking forward to toronto and philly annivesary shows next weekend to debut some of the brand new songs.”

One of the most anticipated acts at this year’s Sasquatch! Music Festival, space-rock pioneers Spiritualized have offered a taste of their forthcoming album, Sweet Heart Sweet Light (out April 17 on Fat Possum). Listen to the chaotic bliss of “Hey Jane” now:

EMP’s Sound Off had their final semi-final this weekend. My band Feet actually won while Special Explosion came in second and earned a spot in the finals via the wild card process. Cassiopeia and Your Rival also played awesome sets. Be sure to come to the finals on March 3rd.